askat@programming.devM to Android@programming.dev · 8 months agoAndroid 15 could allow devices to be tracked even when switched offwww.androidcentral.comexternal-linkmessage-square1fedilinkarrow-up11arrow-down10file-text
arrow-up11arrow-down1external-linkAndroid 15 could allow devices to be tracked even when switched offwww.androidcentral.comaskat@programming.devM to Android@programming.dev · 8 months agomessage-square1fedilinkfile-text
Android 15 is expected to introduce a Powered Off Finder API. This API will enable compatible devices to be tracked even when switched off. The feature is expected to be available on the Google Pixel 9 series, and the Pixel 8 series.
minus-squarePineRune@lemmy.worldlinkfedilinkarrow-up0·8 months agoOn one hand, this is great for lost or stolen phones. On the other hand (and rest of the body), this is horrible for privacy.
On one hand, this is great for lost or stolen phones. On the other hand (and rest of the body), this is horrible for privacy.